Hawaiian Restaurants near Emeryville, CA

“Points off for rude service. The services talked to my group and I like we were stupid. We simply wanted a soda, we saw all those alcoholic drinks, we didn't want that. My fool of a beat friend gave her a tip anyway. I hope someone else will be working there next time“

“When specifically ask for chicken to be cut up into small pieces for a five year old to eat & you get back huge cuts of chicken a grown adult would have trouble biting it really annoying. However the food is excellent & conveniently located with decent size portions so that’s what keeps me coming back.“

“Came here for a friend catchup and we got seated and had a reservation beforehand.

Good:
- The ramen came out very quickly - I got the classic ramen bowl
- The portion size was good - I was very full by the end
- A nice place to catch up - it's got japanese izakaya vibes and more dimly lit

Bad:
- The soup was really salty so it felt like it was unhealthy to drink too much of it

Overall this was a solid place to have an extended catch up and the ramen was quick and tasty.“

“Super clean, very nice lady at the front cashier :), food was very fast and fresh. Loved the selection of the menu, a lot of variety and theres something for everyone! Good prices as well, especially for the area. Went here because our initial place was packed, but it turned out to be much better.“

“Would love to see this place thrive as it has good vibes. I had a great experience but can't help but feel it could easily be better. Service when I visited was very slow and it was hard to find a spot to sit. Loved the live music, but please turn off the radio so there are not 2 songs playing simultaneously . Some of the dishes could use an extra element to take them to the next level. For example the loco moco is overwhelmingly heavy and could use pickled onions or something to brighten it up. The gravy also tasted odd, maybe using too many burnt bits. The Hawaiian French toast was awesome but a bit dry, and I had to ask for butter and syrup. Would be great with vanilla ice cream or some kind of sauce to tie together the loose buns sitting sparsely on the plate. Maybe I just chose the wrong items? Will be back eventually to try the malasadas.“

“Chicken katsu is Da Kind bra! I got their "Aloha BBQ combo" to go and she was nice enough to let me switch out the barbecue chicken for the katsu chicken and I'm so glad she did. So ono! And you get a Big heavy plate of food for your money!
Both the BBQ Beef and Kalbi short ribs tasted great but they were both a little bit fatty and just a little chewy, compared to when I used to get the same dishes at L&L (The standard of Hawaiian barbecue restaurants) back on Maui, where I lived for many years. I don't mind that because the flavor was delicious but maybe they just need to marinate them more or trim the fat off just a bit.
The most important thing I want everyone to know is that the katsu chicken was done to perfection! Perfectly cooked, still moist and with a delicious katsu sauce for dipping!
They also let me get a bit of extra rice instead of their two choices of steamed vegetables, that did not sound very appetizing. They really need to soak and steam all there vegetables in only ALOHA brand soy sauce if they want the correct Hawaiian flavored vegetables.
Their macaroni salad was ok / good but similar to what you might make it home.
I think they should go online and read about the secrets of Hawaiian style / L&L's macaroni salad.
"While the pasta is still hot, pour 2–3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar over it.
Toss the macaroni and vinegar together so that the vinegar coats all the pasta and season the pasta by adding salt to the water while cooking it.
Rinse the very finely diced onions in cold water to remove bitterness.
Add 6-7 tablespoons of milk to moisten the pasta.
Toss the pasta with the dressing while it's still warm so it absorbs the flavors.
Let the macaroni salad rest in the fridge for a few hours."
Etc.,etc., there's lots of great Hawaiian style macaroni salad recipes online.

And if they don't want to bother cutting up the finely diced onions they could always use onion powder or some other seasoning powder because it's quick and easy.
Because although their macaroni salad wasn't bad it didn't have enough extra special flavor and needed something like onion powder, more salt or a bit of milk to make it their own secret recipe extra delicious / better than home made, so that their customers crave it as much as they crave the meat and it keeps them coming back.

I know I'll be coming back for their delicious chicken katsu and I do hope they add some more flavorings to their macaroni salad that makes it more Hawaiian style.

I gave their service the highest marks because she allowed me to do one substitution on my combo meal and was very friendly, professional and polite.

I deducted points for the atmosphere because it didn't really look that welcoming to take a seat and eat your meals there. I was getting it to go so it didn't matter to me but their interior could use some work make it more welcoming to sit down. Maybe they're just trying to get everyone to get it to go but that doesn't work for everybody.
Parking in that area is terrible and you either have to circle to you find a spot or park a far distance away. If they have some solution for that they should reply so other people don't have to illegally park to get a great Hawaiian style meal.
I also found out that they care about what their customers think and that's worth some extra stars any day of the week!“

“Got the chicken katsu dish. Katsu is very crisp, use thigh meat, sauce is good, habanero sauce is killer, some pieces of katsu mostly breading with how thin the meat got but a large portion and so I do not feel skimped on meat overall. Steamed cabbage and broccoli provided give a nice break to the grease. Mac is on par with l&l. Would eat here again“

“Dear beautifully lady at the counter: I love you. Not just because you are beautiful...but because you make sure they don't skimp on the extra Mac salad“

“I took my fiancé and her son here, both finicky eaters, they devoured their noodles as did I! Very savory, noodles was s were the best I ever had, the appetizers arrived within 10 min of ordering! Dumplings superb! A wonderful dinner for Mothers day!“

“My favorite place to get poké in the city! If you get a large, the portion is a great value for the money.

Tip:
I always opt for the salmon (the other fish aren’t as good) and ask for light sauce (otherwise they tend to drench it in way too much sauce.)“

“Amazing Poke bowls (Honolulu is my favourite!) and really great service at the Filmore location :) Bonus for their Facebook page/messaging for their quick response about a lost item!“

“Hi City Poke nails that true island flavor! The owner is from Hawaii and brings all the aloha with him — super friendly, down-to-earth, and clearly passionate about sharing good food.

The poke itself? So ono. Fresh, flavorful, and totally legit. You’ll find classic Hawaiian-style fish alongside “mainland” toppings — because, as the owner said, “you gotta give the city what it wants.” But don’t worry, purists — the foundation is all Hawaii.

It’s quick, delicious, and feels like a little taste of home“

“Food was fresh! Service was great. The tables were clean!“

“Really solidly good Hawaiian food. I had family visiting from France who wanted to try Hawaiian food and they loved it! Especially high praise coming from Parisians used to amazing restaurants. It's a small place and nothing fancy but the food is really, really good. If you haven't been, you should definitely try it!“

“Great food, great service. The Calamari is top notch!“

“Man it was good, but how can you be a Hawaiian BBQ place without a LOCO MOCO on the menu?! That needs to get added immediately“

“great food... healthy and the staff are very friendly“

“Amazing Poke bowls (Honolulu is my favourite!) and really great service at the Filmore location :) Bonus for their Facebook page/messaging for their quick response about a lost item!“

“I recently had the Lau Lau…it was delicious. I need another one. I’ve been coming here for about six months now. I was a bit apprehensive due to the few complaints, so when I initially went I went in person. It’s a grease spoon hole in the wall and I love it. The Chinese food is good too. Always tastes fresh. Ordered my girls fries from here too. I almost ate them all, like y’all gotta share lol. Anyways, I gave a 5 stars. That’s rare for me. Staff is serious and nice. I appreciate their mood…no bs and good food. Keep up the good work Frannies. Thank you!!“

“Decent food, very generous portions. Both quick serve as well as a-la cart options. Even if ordering ala cart, expect some pre-prepped cold items to be served straight from the display counters. Ambiance isn't much; better suited for a takeout.“

“Amazing sushi rolls and great service. Try it. I promise you won't be disappointed.“

“I enjoy the chicken 🐔 and Rice“

“Got the bbq chicken and shrimp combo to-go and it's really good! Not even normally a fan of mac and cheese but this one was great, vegetables were crunchy which made for an overall balanced meal. Its quite a big portion too, could be split into 2 meals.“

“Great people, fresh ingridients, authentic taste. Love it!!“

“First time and it was very good light on the stomach n refreshing. I will be back and recommend it . Yum I'll be back“

“Amazing spot! The menu was very clear about dietary restrictions, and the fact that it’s an entirely gluten free establishment made me feel very safe in ordering. Portions for the bowls were fantastic (yay leftovers for lunch the next day!), and shout out to the many dressing/sauce options available. Finding gluten free teriyaki sauce AND vegan ranch to dip their delicious cauliflower wings? A major win!
Only caveat to note is the cookie dough potion is quite small for the price, but I do love to support Sweet Loren’s when I can.
Overall, so happy to have found this spot, and will definitely be ordering from here when I’m visiting Oakland again!

Dietary restrictions: The entire kitchen is dedicated gluten free, and all their menu items clearly state dietary restriction matches. There are many vegan options to accommodate as well!“

“the food was amazing!! service was great and the food came out quick!! u definitely recommend this place!!“

“New favorite lunch place on campus! The bowls are always fresh and I enjoy the flexibility with size and ingredient options.“

“delicious 😋 delicious 😋 delicious 😋“

“Precio justo, rica comida.“

“Favorite spot to stop by on my lunch break! Cute little shop by the City Hall building in SF. Owners and workers are always kind, patient, and welcoming! I’ve tried the spicy tuna bowl *$11 ish dollars* and the seafood poke bowl *$12.50* (honey mayo tempura and scallops). Portions are great and toppings and sauces are hefty. I love this spot and couldn’t recommend them more if you’re looking for a spot that’s delicious and decently priced!“

“TL:DR -
I'm definitely going to go back 😀

We tried #18 (Loco Moco) and #1 (Hawaiian BBQ Mix).

Gravy (way) too salty. I'd ask for half as much.
My partner got an extra side, since the BBQ Mix was a dry rub.

Order at the counter ‼️

I had multiple issues with the touchscreen menu 💢 and then finally had to order at the counter anyway.“

“Good portions and friendly staff. Love the atmosphere and college town feel.“

“The portions were plentiful and delicious, and the clerk was very friendly. The food was very good as it wasn't very salty. Even though I changed the addition several times, he treated me kindly without his face being distorted once. It was so delicious!! suggestion!!“

“This is by far my favorite poke spot in the city. The fish is always fresh and tasty. Their portions are very tenors as well. I typically order from here at least twice a week. Both owners and their entire staff have always been welcoming and friendly to me. I would highly recommend Pokebola to anyone who's looking to eat delicious poke in SF.“

“Great people, fresh ingridients, authentic taste. Love it!!“

“Hawaii West is one of my favorite mf places in the world. Sunny, the owner/bartender doesn't got time for your trials and tribulations and you'll figure that out pretty quick. Free pool all the time, lots of places to sit and cool tf out. All the things you need, none of the frills you don't.“

“份量很多，服務親切。“